Hail history for Spruce Pine, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Spruce Pine since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Spruce Pine
- Last hail
- Aug 7, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 15, 2003
13 reports on 11 days since 1985 · #179 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Spruce Pine
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Spruce Pine
The latest hail report in and around Spruce Pine is from August 7, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on August 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Spruce Pine logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #179 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Spruce Pine accounts for 37% of the 35 reports filed in Mitchell County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median North Carolina town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 15, 2003 near 13 SSW Newland.
The busiest year was 2003, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (54% of reports); 85% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Spruce Pine 0.2
- Mitchell County 1.1
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Spruce Pine 4
- Mitchell County 17
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Spruce Pine 0%
- Mitchell County 0%
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 13 SSW Newland | Avery | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 E Spruce Pine | Mitchell | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.97 WSW Avery Co Arpt | Avery | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Spruce Pine | Mitchell | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 S Spruce Pine | Mitchell | 14:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 54%
- 1–2 in 6 46%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.97 WSW Avery Co Arpt | Avery | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Spruce Pine | Mitchell | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.49 NNW Altapass | Mitchell | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 S Spruce Pine | Mitchell | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 2 S Spruce Pine | Mitchell | $10K | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Spruce Pine | Mitchell | — | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 13 SSW Newland | Avery | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 E Spruce Pine | Mitchell | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SW Ingalls | Avery | — | 21:37 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Spruce Pine | Mitchell | — | 21:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Spruce Pine | Mitchell | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Spruce Pine | Mitchell | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Spruce Pine
- Burnsville 21 km · 12
- Nebo 26 km · 29
- Marion 27 km · 43
- Glen Alpine 33 km · 25
- Old Fort 33 km · 21
- Foscoe 37 km · 14
- Beech Mountain 37 km · 13
- Barnardsville 38 km · 14
Questions about hail in Spruce Pine
How often does it hail in Spruce Pine, North Carolina?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Spruce Pine since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #179 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Spruce Pine?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 54% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Spruce Pine?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 15, 2003 near 13 SSW Newland. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Spruce Pine?
The most recent report in this data is from August 7, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Spruce Pine had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was August 7, 2023.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.